I’m Alone Because I Love You

A top hit song from 1930
words and music by Joe Young


The sheet music:


Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:


Lyrics

  1. The friends that I knew and gave up for you
    Turn away, while they’re passing me by
    They all seem to know that I’m missing you so
    I can’t hide the truth, tho’ I try

Refrain
I’m alone because I love you
Love you with all my heart
I’m alone because I had to be true
Sorry I can’t say the same about you
Yesterday’s kisses are bringing me pain
Yesterday’s sunshine has turned into rain
I’m alone because I love you
Love you with all my heart

  1. The long night it seems you’re with me in dreams
    And you’re mine till the breaking of dawn
    It’s then I awake and my heart starts to ache
    For I realize that you’re gone

Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein: